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Westmorland and Furness Council has announced that its Chief Executive Sam Plum is retiring at the end of this year (Dec 2025).

Works have started on a new multi-use games area that will create an all-weather pitch for people to enjoy a variety of sports and activities at Carleton Park, Penrith.

Young people in Westmorland and Furness will again this year receive support to access education and training. We know that transport plays a vital role in providing access to education and skills, particularly in rural locations. The 16-19 Education Travel Bursary programme will open again to new applicants from GCSE results day on 21 August.

Castle Park in Penrith has officially been recognised again as one of the country’s best managed parks after winning a prestigious Green Flag Award.

We are aware that some Adult Social Care customers who receive Direct Payments to pay for their care and support have been experiencing problems with making payments on their pre-paid card.

Members of the Armed Forces community and local organisations are being invited to an event focused on improving support and building stronger partnerships.

The Brilliant Barrow Summer of Fun returns again throughout the school summer holidays to provide a range of fabulous, free, family-friendly activities in the town centre.

The proposal to renew the Business Improvement District for Ulverston for the next five years has been approved after a 28-day postal ballot.

Ofsted inspectors have praised Adult Learning Services in Cumbria following an inspection in June.

Westmorland and Furness and Cumberland Councils today welcomed the news Cumbria has passed statutory devolution tests set by the Government and will now be allowed to progress to the next stage of the devolution process.